Honor for C.C.

All-Star LF Carl Crawford will be announced today as the Rays' nominee for the Roberto Clemente award, which is given annually to the major-leaguer who combines outstanding skills on the field with devoted work in the community. The national winner will be chosen after a fan vote - go to mlb.com/chevy21 - and input from a panel, including Clemente's widow, Vera - and will be announced at Game 3 of the World Series.

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